5 Every word of God proves true;

he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

6 Do not add to his words,

lest he rebuke you, and you be found a liar.

7 Two things I ask of thee;

deny them not to me before I die:

8 Remove far from me falsehood and lying;

give me neither poverty nor riches;

feed me with the food that is needful for me,

9 lest I be full, and deny thee,

and say, “Who is the Lord?”

or lest I be poor, and steal,

and profane the name of my God.